Lead Yard Associate

Mead Lumber•Salina, KS

13d

About The Position

The Lead Yard Associate supervises loaders, pullers, and drivers while supporting daily yard operations. The role includes training employees in proper product loading, unloading, delivery, and storage procedures and reinforcing customer service expectations and safe work practices. The Lead Yard Associate helps ensure operational efficiency, accuracy, safety, and a productive, team-oriented work environment. The position supports yard organization, receiving and storage of materials, delivery dispatch and scheduling, load preparation, and control of materials entering and leaving the yard. It also assists with customer service and employee coordination, training, and feedback. The role reports directly to the Assistant Manager regarding daily operations, staffing needs, and operational concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Forklift certification required.
Ability to analyze problems, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to assess situations, prioritize tasks, and make timely, sound decisions.
Ability to recommend improvements that support business objectives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, trucks, and other yard machinery.
Knowledge of building materials and related procedures.
Self-motivated, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of yard, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
Valid CDL license preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with overseeing daily yard operations to support efficiency, organization, and productivity.
Coordinate receiving, unloading, and proper storage of incoming products and materials.
Assist with dispatching deliveries and coordinating daily delivery schedules.
Oversee and assist with building, staging, and preparing loads for customer pickup and delivery.
Maintain an orderly and organized yard and ensure security and control of materials entering and leaving the yard.
Maintain knowledge of products stored in the yard.
Report daily operations, staffing needs, and operational concerns to the Assistant Manager.
Follow and reinforce company safety procedures; inspect equipment, loads, and material handling practices; and promote safe loading, unloading, and equipment operation.
Assist customers with material selection, loading, and order fulfillment, and resolve customer concerns, complaints, and warranty issues or escalate them to management.
Coordinate daily work assignments and direct yard employees; monitor work activities for safe and efficient completion.
Provide guidance and constructive feedback to yard employees and communicate performance concerns and operational issues to the Assistant Manager.
Train employees on receiving, loading, unloading, delivery procedures, and safe work practices; assist with training drivers on safe loading, unloading, and delivery.
Reinforce customer service standards and company procedures.